Drag: The Musical

DRAG: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording)
DRAG: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording)
Studio album by Alaska Thunderfuck and the original studio cast of Drag: The Musical
Released	May 13, 2022
Length	63:32
Label	PEG; Killingsworth; Craft; Concord Theatricals;
Producer	Tomas Costanza
Alaska Thunderfuck and the original studio cast of Drag: The Musical chronology
Singles from Drag: The Musical
	"Drag Is Expensive"; Released: May 5, 2022;

*Drag: The Musical*
Drag: The Musical
	Off-Broadway promotional poster
Music	Tomas Costanza; Justin Andrew Honard; Ash Gordon
Lyrics	Tomas Costanza; Justin Andrew Honard; Ash Gordon
Book	Tomas Costanza; Justin Andrew Honard; Ash Gordon
Premiere	23 September 2022: The Bourbon Room, Los Angeles
Productions	2022 Los Angeles; 2024 Off-Broadway
Awards	2024 Queerty Award for Live Theater

Drag: The Musical is an Off-Broadway musical with music, lyrics and book by Tomas Costanza, Ash Gordon, and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 2 Alaska Thunderfuck.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Background

Drag: The Musical was originally released as a concept album written by Alaska Thunderfuck, Tomas Costanza, and Ash Gordon.^[4] In May 2022, Drag: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording) was released, and featured Alaska Thunderfuck, Bob the Drag Queen, Divina de Campo, Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Lagoona Bloo, Peppermint, Monét X Change, Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster, Michelle Visage, Max von Essen, and Nick Adams.^[5]^[6]

Productions

Los Angeles (2022–2024)

A workshop version of the show was held in June 2022.^[7] The first official run started at the Bourbon Room on Hollywood Boulevard in September 2022, concluding the following month.^[8]^[9] In March 2024, they returned for a two-week run.^[10]

Off-Broadway (2024–2025)

On October 21, 2024, Drag: The Musical debuted Off-Broadway at the New World Stages.^[11] Liza Minnelli was announced as a producer ahead of the premiere, and was featured in an audio prologue.^[12]^[13] While the show generally received positive reviews from the critics, TheWrap and New York Theater Guide noted that the ending was unsatisfying, and that the show could trim the fluff.^[14]^[15] They ended the run on April 27, 2025.^[16]^[17]

Casts

Character	Los Angeles 2022^[18]	Off-Broadway 2024^[19]
Kitty Galloway	Alaska Thunderfuck			Jimbo
Alexis Gillmore	Nick Adams
Tom Hutchinson	Joey McIntyre			Adam Pascal
Drunk Jerry	Jamie Torcellini	Eddie Korbich
Gloria Schmidt	J. Elaine Marcos				Lisa Helmi Johanson
Rita LaRitz	J. Elaine Marcos
Savannah St. James	Jan Sport
The Tigress	Jujubee
Tuna Turner	Lagoona Bloo
Dixie Coxworth	Alysha Deslorieux	Britney Campbell	Bre Jackson	Liisi LaFontaine	Tamika Lawrence
Popcorn	Jackie Cox	Manila Luzon	Luxx Noir London
Puss Puss DuBois	Nick Laughlin
Brendan Hutchinson	Kayden Koshelev	Remi Tuckman & Yair Keydar			Beau Coddou & Dylan Patterson
Swings	—	Kodiak Thompson, Cameron Mitchell Bell, Adrian Villegas
Ensemble	—	Teddy Wilson Jr, Christine Shepard, Kodiak Thompson, Nicholas Kraft, Peli Woods

Studio cast recording (2022)

Drag: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording) is a concept album written by Alaska Thunderfuck, Ash Gordon, and Tomas Costanza, and is the source material for Drag: The Musical.^[20] It was released on May 13, 2022, by PEG Records, Killingsworth Recording Company, Craft Recordings, and Concord Theatricals. The album features a large ensemble cast including Alaska Thunderfuck, Bob the Drag Queen, Divina de Campo, Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Lagoona Bloo, Peppermint, Monét X Change, Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster, Michelle Visage, Max von Essen, and Nick Adams. "Drag Is Expensive" was released as a single on May 5, 2022.^[21]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Alaska Thunderfuck, Ash Gordon, and Tomas Costanza.

Drag: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording)
No.	Title	Performer(s)	Length
1.	"Welcome to the Fishtank"	Bob the Drag Queen Divina de Campo Lagoona Bloo Michelle Visage Monét X Change Nick Adams	4:02
2.	"She's All That"	Adams	2:09
3.	"Cathouse Fever"	Ginger Minj Jujubee Peppermint	2:57
4.	"Queen Kitty"	Alaska Thunderfuck De Campo Minj Bloo	2:49
5.	"The Accounting Song"	Max von Essen	2:44
6.	"Drag Is Expensive"	De Campo Bloo Von Essen X Change Adams	3:56
7.	"Wigs"	Minj Jujubee Peppermint	1:52
8.	"Gay as Hell"	Jamie Torcellini	1:31
9.	"Gloria Schmidt"	Fortune Feimster Von Essen Visage	1:52
10.	"Out of Your League"	Thunderfuck	2:41
11.	"Miriam Mintz"	Margaret Cho Thunderfuck	1:00
12.	"She's Such a Bitch"	Thunderfuck De Campo Minj Jujubee Bloo X Change Adams Peppermint	5:50
13.	"It's So Pretty"	Adams Jack Rodman	2:45
14.	"I'm Just Brendan"	Rodman	1:58
15.	"We Need Money"	De Campo Bloo Von Essen Visage X Change Adams	2:33
16.	"I Don't Like You But I Like You"	Visage Von Essen	3:11
17.	"Girls Like Us"	Peppermint	2:51
18.	"Jerry's Dead"	De Campo Rodman Bloo Von Essen Visage Nick Adams	2:22
19.	"Two Bitches are Better Than One"	Thunderfuck Adams	3:02
20.	"Real Queens"	X Change Thunderfuck	2:14
21.	"Welcome to the Catfish"	Bob the Drag Queen De Campo Minj Jujubee Bloo Peppermint	3:28
22.	"Brendan Is His Name"	Rodman Jujubee De Campo Peppermint Bloo Minj	2:20
23.	"Get It Together"	Thunderfuck De Campo Minj Rodman Jujubee Bloo Visage X Change Adams Peppermint	3:25
Total length:			63:32

Awards and nominations

Los Angeles production

Year	Award	Category	Result
2023	Queerty Awards	Live Theater^[22]	Won

New York production

Year	Award	Category	Nominee	Result
2025	Queerty Awards	Live Theater^[23]		Won
	GLAAD Media Awards	Special Recognition^[24]		Won
	Lucille Lortel Awards	Outstanding Musical		Nominated
		Outstanding Choreographer	Spencer Liff	Nominated
		Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical	Alaska Thunderfuck	Nominated
		Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical	Jujubee	Nominated
		Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical	Eddie Korbich	Nominated
		Outstanding Costume Design	Marco Marco	Nominated
	Drama League Awards^[25]	Outstanding Production of a Musical		Nominated
	Drama League Awards^[25]	Distinguished Performance	Alaska Thunderfuck	Nominated
	Outer Critics Circle Awards^[26]	Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical		Won
		Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical	Nick Adams	Won
		Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical	Alaska Thunderfuck	Nominated
		Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical	Eddie Korbich	Nominated
		Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical	J. Elaine Marcos	Nominated

References

^ Malkin, Marc (February 8, 2024). "New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre Returns to 'Drag: The Musical' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on July 6, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ "DRAG: The Musical". Broadway.com. Archived from the original on November 20, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ "This New Musical About Drag Queens Has Lots Of Sequins And Sass. It Might Make You Cry, Too". HuffPost. October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ Patrick, Bobby. "Album Review: From Page To Stage In 6 Inch Heels DRAG: THE MUSICAL (STUDIO RECORDING) Offers Up Real Treats From Some Drag Tricks". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on September 30, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ Daw, Stephen (April 12, 2022). "'Drag Race' Alum Alaska Is Bringing Theatrics to the Studio With 'Drag: The Musical' Album". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 12, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ Margaret, Hall (April 13, 2022). "Peppermint, Nick Adams, Max Von Essen, More Featured on Drag: The Musical Studio Album". Playbill. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ Urban, Sasha (June 8, 2022). "Alaska 5000, Trixie Mattel, Monét X Change to Perform at the Bourbon Room for L.A. Pride 2022". Variety. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ Culwell-Block, Logan (August 17, 2022). "Drag Race Star Alaska's DRAG: The Musical Sets World Premiere at Hollywood's Bourbon Room". Playbill. Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ ""Scene in LA" October 2022 by Steve Zall and Sid Fish – All Beverly Hills". Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ Daw, Stephen (December 13, 2023). "Alaska's 'DRAG: The Musical' Is Returning to Hollywood This Spring". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ "'Drag: The Musical' ready for NYC after slaying audiences in LA". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ Wratten, Marcus (October 2, 2024). "Liza Minnelli to produce Drag Race star's musical". PinkNews. Archived from the original on October 4, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ "Review: Drag: The Musical Is an Explosion of Feathers and Sequins Off-Broadway - TheaterMania.com". October 22, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ Hofler, Robert (October 22, 2024). "'Drag: The Musical' Off Broadway Review: When Boys Just Want to Have Fun". TheWrap. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ Fimmano, Austin (October 21, 2024). "'Drag: The Musical' review — long live the drag queens". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ Culwell-Block, Logan (February 25, 2025). "Drag: The Musical Sets Final Performance Off-Broadway; London Is Next". Playbill. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
^ Morrison, Tony (February 25, 2025). "'DRAG: The Musical' Announces Final Off-Broadway Performance, Hints at Plans for London Production | GLAAD". glaad.org. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
^ Wiltbank, Michael (October 6, 2022). "Get a First Look at Joey McIntyre, Alaska, Nick Adams, More in DRAG: The Musical". Playbill. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ "CAST". Drag the Musical. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ Hall, Margaret (April 13, 2022). "Peppermint, Nick Adams, Max Von Essen, More Featured on Drag: The Musical Studio Album". Playbill. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ Kile, Meredith B. (May 5, 2022). "Alaska Thunderf*ck Debuts First Track from 'DRAG: The Musical' (Exclusive)". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on May 12, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
^ "Live Theater Award Winners - Queerties 2023". The Queerties. Archived from the original on August 23, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
^ "Theater award winners in the 2025 Queerties". Queerty. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
^ Tran, Diep (January 22, 2025). "Drag: The Musical, Oh, Mary!, Wicked, More Recognized by GLAAD Media Awards". Playbill. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
^ Culwell-Block, Logan (April 22, 2025). "2025 Drama League Awards Nominations Are Out; Read the Full List". Playbill. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
^ Culwell-Block, Logan (April 25, 2025). "Death Becomes Her Leads 2025 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations; Read the Full List". Playbill. Retrieved April 26, 2025.

External links

Official website

[1] Malkin, Marc (February 8, 2024). "New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre Returns to 'Drag: The Musical' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on July 6, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[2] "DRAG: The Musical". Broadway.com. Archived from the original on November 20, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[3] "This New Musical About Drag Queens Has Lots Of Sequins And Sass. It Might Make You Cry, Too". HuffPost. October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[:0-4] Patrick, Bobby. "Album Review: From Page To Stage In 6 Inch Heels DRAG: THE MUSICAL (STUDIO RECORDING) Offers Up Real Treats From Some Drag Tricks". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on September 30, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[:1-5] Daw, Stephen (April 12, 2022). "'Drag Race' Alum Alaska Is Bringing Theatrics to the Studio With 'Drag: The Musical' Album". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 12, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[6] Margaret, Hall (April 13, 2022). "Peppermint, Nick Adams, Max Von Essen, More Featured on Drag: The Musical Studio Album". Playbill. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[7] Urban, Sasha (June 8, 2022). "Alaska 5000, Trixie Mattel, Monét X Change to Perform at the Bourbon Room for L.A. Pride 2022". Variety. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[8] Culwell-Block, Logan (August 17, 2022). "Drag Race Star Alaska's DRAG: The Musical Sets World Premiere at Hollywood's Bourbon Room". Playbill. Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[9] ""Scene in LA" October 2022 by Steve Zall and Sid Fish – All Beverly Hills". Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[10] Daw, Stephen (December 13, 2023). "Alaska's 'DRAG: The Musical' Is Returning to Hollywood This Spring". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[11] "'Drag: The Musical' ready for NYC after slaying audiences in LA". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[12] Wratten, Marcus (October 2, 2024). "Liza Minnelli to produce Drag Race star's musical". PinkNews. Archived from the original on October 4, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[13] "Review: Drag: The Musical Is an Explosion of Feathers and Sequins Off-Broadway - TheaterMania.com". October 22, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[14] Hofler, Robert (October 22, 2024). "'Drag: The Musical' Off Broadway Review: When Boys Just Want to Have Fun". TheWrap. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[15] Fimmano, Austin (October 21, 2024). "'Drag: The Musical' review — long live the drag queens". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[16] Culwell-Block, Logan (February 25, 2025). "Drag: The Musical Sets Final Performance Off-Broadway; London Is Next". Playbill. Retrieved April 22, 2025.

[17] Morrison, Tony (February 25, 2025). "'DRAG: The Musical' Announces Final Off-Broadway Performance, Hints at Plans for London Production | GLAAD". glaad.org. Retrieved February 28, 2025.

[18] Wiltbank, Michael (October 6, 2022). "Get a First Look at Joey McIntyre, Alaska, Nick Adams, More in DRAG: The Musical". Playbill. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[19] "CAST". Drag the Musical. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[20] Hall, Margaret (April 13, 2022). "Peppermint, Nick Adams, Max Von Essen, More Featured on Drag: The Musical Studio Album". Playbill. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[21] Kile, Meredith B. (May 5, 2022). "Alaska Thunderf*ck Debuts First Track from 'DRAG: The Musical' (Exclusive)". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on May 12, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2022.

[22] "Live Theater Award Winners - Queerties 2023". The Queerties. Archived from the original on August 23, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.

[23] "Theater award winners in the 2025 Queerties". Queerty. Retrieved April 21, 2025.

[24] Tran, Diep (January 22, 2025). "Drag: The Musical, Oh, Mary!, Wicked, More Recognized by GLAAD Media Awards". Playbill. Retrieved January 23, 2025.

[25] Culwell-Block, Logan (April 22, 2025). "2025 Drama League Awards Nominations Are Out; Read the Full List". Playbill. Retrieved April 23, 2025.

[26] Culwell-Block, Logan (April 25, 2025). "Death Becomes Her Leads 2025 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations; Read the Full List". Playbill. Retrieved April 26, 2025.

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Drag: The Musical
Off-Broadway promotional poster
Music	Tomas Costanza Justin Andrew Honard Ash Gordon
Lyrics	Tomas Costanza Justin Andrew Honard Ash Gordon
Book	Tomas Costanza Justin Andrew Honard Ash Gordon
Premiere	23 September 2022: The Bourbon Room, Los Angeles
Productions	2022 Los Angeles 2024 Off-Broadway
Awards	2024 Queerty Award for Live Theater